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We conduct an in-depth analysis of the role of dissociation in these women\u2019s clinical picture, as well as in their treatment response.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      The study included two phases. Phase 1 used a cross-sectional design to assess the complex inter-relationships between PTSD and various facets of dissociation in women with CSA histories admitted to a specialized inpatient unit (\n                      <jats:italic>N<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u00a0=\u00a0108). Phase 2 focused on a sub-sample of participants (N\u00a0=\u00a028) who completed the inpatient program and completed admission and discharge assessments. Measures included the PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5) and the Dissociative Experiences Scale (DES-II).\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>In Phase 1, dissociative symptoms were positively correlated with overall PTSD severity and all PTSD symptom clusters, with the dissociative sub-measure of Absorption showing the strongest associations. In Phase 2, PTSD symptoms significantly decreased following treatment. In line with phase 1, reductions in Absorption were associated with improvements in overall PTSD severity and specifically in Hyperarousal symptoms.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Findings from this pilot study indicate the therapeutic potential of a specialized integrated inpatient unit for women with CSA histories. Importantly, our results indicate that dissociation should be regarded as a major therapeutic target, most notably patients\u2019 tendency for maladaptive absorption. 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